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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Living In The Times: The Issachar Anointing

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 20, 2025
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    We live in a time of uncertainty—wars, disasters, moral decay, and trials seem to be on all sides. However, as believers, God has equipped us with the wisdom and strength to live faithfully in every season, trusting Him.

    OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Narrative of the present Israel-Iran war. Narrative of the condition of the American church and what we must do. Discerning the times, knowing what to do and then taking action! INTRODUCTION: We live in a time of uncertainty—wars, disasters, moral decay, and trials seem to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Claiming Our Inheritance

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Feb 18, 2024
     | 1,736 views

    A Christian must know what out inheritance in Christ is. We need to learn to claim the promises of God.

    Title: Our Inheritance Theme: To show that as a child of God we have been given freedom and promises that we need to hold onto. Text: Romans 8:17, Note: This message was inspired from Unshakable Hope by Max Lucado. Where quotations are the book is quoted. Great message from the book I wanted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Boasting About Tomorrow PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023
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     | 1,858 views

    The main point of this sermon is to remind us to seek God's will and trust in His sovereignty, rather than boasting about our own plans for the future.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to be diving into a powerful passage from the book of James that teaches us some important lessons about the futility of boasting about tomorrow, the need to prepare for the future, and trusting in God's sovereignty. To kick things off, I want to ...read more

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    I Want To Leave You With Something PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2023
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    Explores the divine promise of Jesus' enduring peace, contrasting it with the fleeting peace of the world, and encourages living in this peace daily.

    Good morning, my dear family in Christ. What a blessing it is to gather here today, in this sacred space, to bask in the glory of God's love and to find solace in His eternal Word. We are here to be fed, to be nurtured, to be comforted, and to be challenged by the truth of the Gospel. We are here ...read more

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    Maturity Equals Thankfulness PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 15, 2023
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     | 1,020 views

    Explores maturing in Christ, understanding faith's strengthening role, and cultivating a life of continual thankfulness as guided by Paul's letter to the Colossians.

    Good morning, dear family in Christ. What a joy it is to gather together in this sacred place, united in our love for the Lord and our desire to grow deeper in our understanding of His word. Today, we stand on the precipice of a profound truth, a truth that will guide us, shape us, and ultimately ...read more

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    Where Is Your Faith? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 21, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,152 views

    Explores the widow's offering in Mark 12:41-44, emphasizing the importance of faith, works, and healing in our relationship with God.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. We are gathered here today, not just as individuals, but as a collective body of Christ, unified in our shared faith and love for our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here to learn, to grow, and to be inspired by the Word of God. We are here to draw strength from each ...read more

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    What New Life Are We Birthing? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 21, 2023
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     | 784 views

    This sermon invites reflection on the transformative power of Christ's birth and encourages openness to the Spirit's guidance during the Christmas season.

    Good morning, beloved. I am so thankful to see each of you here, gathered in our Father's house. The warmth of our fellowship, the shared smiles and laughter, the collective sighs and tears; these are the threads that weave us together, forming a tapestry of faith, hope, and love. We are family, ...read more

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    Hard Times PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 5, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,860 views

    This sermon explores how trials shape us, teaching us to persevere, find promises in problems, and progress through pain, deepening our dependence on Christ.

    Good morning, dear friends. I am so glad to see each one of you here today. We are gathered together in the presence of our Lord, standing on the common ground of grace. We are a family, bound not by blood, but by the love of our Savior, Jesus Christ. You know, life has a way of throwing curve ...read more

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    New Year - New Direction!

    Contributed by Brandon Max on Jan 19, 2022
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     | 8,916 views

    We as God's people today must acknowledge what Israel did so many years before: "...we have not passed this way heretofore". A new year brings with it new challenges and the great unknown. But with God we can find the strength needed to launch out in a new direction.

    A NEW YEAR – A NEW DIRECTION Text: Joshua 3:1-5 INTRODUCTION I have titled this message today: “A New Year – A New Direction”. Please turn with me to Joshua, Chapter 3. Let’s begin our reading together in verse 1: 1 And Joshua rose early in the morning; and they removed from Shittim, and came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Behold Your God - Holiness Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,520 views

    Behold Your God - holiness (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Isaiah chapter 6 verses 1-8. Ill: • Have you ever had to look for the right word to describe something? • Maybe it was a place (e.g. that’s beautiful, it’s breathtaking), • Maybe it was a smell e.g. (ugh, that’s awful, it’s horrible), ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Perseverance

    Contributed by Dennis King on Oct 25, 2022
     | 4,494 views

    Perhaps you've been lucky and haven’t had to endure a lot of life’s common trials and tribulations. If so, “persevering or perseverance” might not resonate much with you?

    Perseverance Perseverance means various things to different people at different stages of their lives. Let's rethink some of the situations we encountered where we demonstrated tenacious determination before we discuss biblical characters that displayed exceptional perseverance. What does the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Jesus We Trust When The Going Gets Tough

    Contributed by Dorothy Lam on Jul 16, 2025
     | 447 views

    Peter's desire to walk on water to be with Jesus is certainly a good thing, but he is unprepared for the consequences of this big step of faith. How do we handle headwinds and the waves that will certainly come in this life of faith?

    Jesus was having a pretty demanding day. That morning, Jesus heard the tragic news that his cousin John the Baptist had been killed. King Herod had him executed in prison. It was a terrible injustice. That morning Jesus intended to get away by himself to pray. He needed to know from his Heavenly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    5 Ways That God Is Active In His People's Lives Pt 1 Of 3 Series

    Contributed by Larry Sarver on Aug 15, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 12,249 views

    A teaching message on Genesis 29:1-14.

    Genesis Series #54 July 21, 2002 Title: 5 Ways That God is Active in His People’s Lives Pt 1 of 3 Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com <mailto:pastorsarver@yahoo.com> Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Welcome to New life in Christ. Today we continue with message #54 in our verse-by-verse study of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Trials Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 1, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,470 views

    All of us encounter trials, difficulties, and suffering throughout our lives, yet as God’s children we can overcome our challenges through following the example of Jesus.

    xTRIALS Romans 12:12 All of us encounter trials, difficulties, and suffering throughout our lives, yet as God’s children, we can overcome our challenges through following the example of Jesus. SLIDE #1 INTRODUCTION • Are we having fun yet? Isn’t it great to see all the carnage around us, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Abraham's Promise SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 23, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,575 views

    Is anything too hard for God?

    Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather together in this sacred space, bathed in the soft morning light, we are reminded of the warmth and comfort of our Heavenly Father's love. We are here to share in fellowship, to lift our voices in praise, and to seek wisdom from the ...read more

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